Understand the research behind reading and how KOBI brings it to life in your homeschool
If you’ve ever wondered how to teach reading more effectively at home, the answer lies in the Science of Reading. This powerful framework is based on decades of research from cognitive science, linguistics, and education—and it reveals exactly how children become proficient readers.
At its core, the Science of Reading tells us that reading comprehension is not a single skill but a combination of two key components: decoding and language comprehension. This is known as the “Simple View of Reading.”
- Decoding is the ability to translate written letters into spoken sounds.
- Language comprehension is the ability to understand spoken words and sentences.
When children can do both fluently, they can truly understand what they read.
The Power of Scarborough’s Rope
To dig deeper, Scarborough’s Rope Model illustrates how these components are made up of many strands:
- Word recognition: phonemic awareness, phonics, sight word recognition.
- Language comprehension: background knowledge, vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and more.
These strands must be woven together for skilled, fluent reading. And that’s exactly what you can do at home.
Putting Science into Action with KOBI
The KOBI app was built with these principles at its foundation. It helps homeschooling parents deliver evidence-based reading instruction in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and personalized.
Here’s how:
- Syllable-Level Scaffolding: When a child gets stuck, KOBI breaks the word down by syllables, helping them decode more easily.
- Magic Finger Feature: Kids can tap any word to hear it read aloud, reinforcing phonics without frustration.
- Comprehension Checks: After reading, children answer voice-based questions to build understanding and verbal expression.
- Customizable Readability Settings: Adjust font, spacing, and color to support focus and reduce visual strain.
KOBI doesn’t just teach reading. It teaches reading the right way — by following what science says works.
Why It Matters for Homeschoolers
Homeschooling gives you the flexibility to meet your child exactly where they are. With the Science of Reading as your guide and KOBI as your tool, you can:
- Build strong decoding and comprehension skills.
- Create consistent, joyful reading routines.
- Track progress with data that informs your teaching.
Reading success doesn’t require guesswork. With the right framework and the right tool, you can unlock your child’s full reading potential.
